Cost of living in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 23% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 154 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php180 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 91 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php90 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 47 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 18 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 34 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php40 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php240 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 57 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php200 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 36 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php100 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php55 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php400 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 204 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php85 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php40 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 34% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php17,200 (Mex$ 7,899) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php10,750 (Mex$ 4,937) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,225 (Mex$ 1,481) | Mex$ 901 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php8,600 (Mex$ 3,949) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 4,109 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php1,505 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 647 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,500 (Mex$ 1,148) | Mex$ 351 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,000 (Mex$ 6,888) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,400 (Mex$ 1,561) | Mex$ 1,636 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php465 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 89 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php1,000 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 58 | + 687% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 28% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php750 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 786 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php650 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 560 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php5,500 (Mex$ 2,526) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php2,500 (Mex$ 1,148) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 6% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 235,920 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php59 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 456 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 272 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 33% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php600 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 114 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 471 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php106 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 43 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php200 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 33 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php40 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php141 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 20 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php150 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 78 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 291 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php300 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 103 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 496 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php600 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 517 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php120 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 89 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 43 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php65 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php31,990 (Mex$ 14,691) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php7 (Mex$ 2.98) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php500 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 428 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php120 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 47 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 270 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in San Fernando, La Union (Philippines) is 15% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 50,694 (Php110,391) in San Fernando, La Union to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán.
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